IBCLC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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CORRECT RATED A+ ||NEWLY
UPDATED 2026/2027
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier that may influence the
decision to breastfeed?
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC being a major distributor of formula
C. Extensive formula advertising
D. Lack of workplace support
✔✔ Answer: A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Which situation would be considered a violation of the International Code of
Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes?
A. Attending a formula company presentation about a new product
B. Giving formula samples to a non-breastfeeding mother
C. Receiving formula for approved research purposes
D. Teaching a formula-feeding family how to safely prepare powdered formula
✔✔ Answer: B. Giving formula samples to a non-breastfeeding mother
Which document states that healthcare facilities should not be used to promote
infant formula or related products?
A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration
✔✔ Answer: A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in the late 1800's. As a
result, what year did breastfeeding reach an all-time low?
,A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958 -ANSWER ✔✔C. 1971
All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after birth
B. Give nothing other than breastmilk unless medically indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding -ANSWER ✔✔C. Teach mothers how
to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
Which agency provides a report card on the status of breastfeeding for each US
state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO -ANSWER ✔✔B. The CDC
All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia -ANSWER ✔✔A. A mother who is
HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
, Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive development compared to
exclusively breastfed infants. According to research, how much lower are IQ test
scores for children who had been formula fed compared to those who had been
breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points -ANSWER ✔✔D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risk of SIDS, respiratory
disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False -ANSWER ✔✔A. True
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the following ways EXCEPT:
A. Reduced risk of diabetes
B. Reduced risk of breast cancer
C. Rapid return of ovulation
D. Decreased risk of osteoporosis -ANSWER ✔✔C. Rapid return of ovulation
Oxytocin is a hormone of lactation. All of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Increases maternal tension
B. Increase with skin-to-skin contact
C. Helps to contract the uterus
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+ ||NEWLY
UPDATED 2026/2027
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier that may influence the
decision to breastfeed?
A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
B. WIC being a major distributor of formula
C. Extensive formula advertising
D. Lack of workplace support
✔✔ Answer: A. The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Which situation would be considered a violation of the International Code of
Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes?
A. Attending a formula company presentation about a new product
B. Giving formula samples to a non-breastfeeding mother
C. Receiving formula for approved research purposes
D. Teaching a formula-feeding family how to safely prepare powdered formula
✔✔ Answer: B. Giving formula samples to a non-breastfeeding mother
Which document states that healthcare facilities should not be used to promote
infant formula or related products?
A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
B. Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs
C. Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
D. Innocenti Declaration
✔✔ Answer: A. International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes
The introduction of infant formula to the general public was in the late 1800's. As a
result, what year did breastfeeding reach an all-time low?
,A. 1922
B. 1985
C. 1971
D. 1958 -ANSWER ✔✔C. 1971
All of the following are among the 10 steps of the Baby Friendly Hospital
Initiative EXCEPT:
A. Help mothers being breastfeeding within a half hour after birth
B. Give nothing other than breastmilk unless medically indicated
C. Teach mothers how to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
D. Encourage cue-based, infant-led feeding -ANSWER ✔✔C. Teach mothers how
to use a breast pump before hospital discharge
Which agency provides a report card on the status of breastfeeding for each US
state?
A. The International Lactation Consultants Association
B. The CDC
C. La Leche League
D. The WHO -ANSWER ✔✔B. The CDC
All of the following are contraindications for breastfeeding EXCEPT:
A. A mother who is HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
B. A mother who is infected with human T-cell lymphotrophic type 2
C. Mothers with active illicit drug use
D. An infant diagnosed with galactosemia -ANSWER ✔✔A. A mother who is
HIV+ on antiretroviral therapy living in a developing country
, Exclusive formula fed infants demonstrate less cognitive development compared to
exclusively breastfed infants. According to research, how much lower are IQ test
scores for children who had been formula fed compared to those who had been
breastfed?
A. 9-15 points
B. 5-10 points
C. 10-15 points
D. 2-6 points -ANSWER ✔✔D. 2-6 points
3.4 points to be exact
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risk of SIDS, respiratory
disease, and gastroenteritis?
A. True
B. False -ANSWER ✔✔A. True
Breastfeeding provides benefits to the mom in all the following ways EXCEPT:
A. Reduced risk of diabetes
B. Reduced risk of breast cancer
C. Rapid return of ovulation
D. Decreased risk of osteoporosis -ANSWER ✔✔C. Rapid return of ovulation
Oxytocin is a hormone of lactation. All of the following are true EXCEPT:
A. Increases maternal tension
B. Increase with skin-to-skin contact
C. Helps to contract the uterus
